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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Woods throws a sloppy head kick and Martinez Jr moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Martinez Jr shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Martinez Jr showed some decent athleticism there.
Woods wants to control but Martinez Jr is keeping busy.
Martinez Jr is controlling the pace.
Martinez Jr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Woods. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Woods trying to hold on to Martinez Jr's head to control him but Martinez Jr postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woods is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Martinez Jr keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Woods controlling the position well.
Woods is trying to control but can't.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Woods fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Martinez Jr avoids it really well and circles away.
Woods with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Martinez Jr counters by moving into the clinch. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#BC2#
Martinez Jr breaks from the clinch.
Martinez Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Woods. Martinez Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Woods shoots in looking for a takedown. Martinez Jr tries to sprawl out of it but Woods keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Martinez Jr manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
As Woods backs off Martinez Jr throws a huge counter combo but Woods manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rhys Woods. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Woods fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martinez Jr manages to avoid it.
Woods slaps away a takedown attempt from Martinez Jr, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Woods is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Martinez Jr.
Martinez Jr shoots for a takedown but Woods saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
No joy there for Martinez Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Martinez Jr changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Woods tries to avoid it but Martinez Jr manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Woods to the ground. Woods escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Martinez Jr throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Woods's waist but Woods gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Martinez Jr off to one side. #T3#
Martinez Jr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Woods as he jumps to the side.
Martinez Jr slips a jab and a cross from Woods.
#CL2#
Martinez Jr gets a clinch. #BC2#
Martinez Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Martinez Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Martinez Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Woods.
Despite the aggression on Martinez Jr's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Woods.#CL2#
Martinez Jr pushes Woods up against the cage in a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T4#
The referee calls for Martinez Jr to work.
Woods has had enough of the clinch but Martinez Jr keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Martinez Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Martinez Jr slaps away a takedown attempt from Woods, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Martinez Jr or perhaps it was just good defense by Woods, which made it look bad.
A combination from Martinez Jr does no damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Martinez Jr tries for a takedown but Woods circles away easily
and Woods counters with a two punch combo.
Martinez Jr looks winded!
Woods shoots in for a takedown but Martinez Jr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Javier Martinez Jr dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Martinez Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Martinez Jr is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Martinez Jr avoids the body shot from Woods.
Woods lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Martinez Jr circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Woods rushes Martinez Jr and presses him up against the cage.
Woods avoiding damage as Martinez Jr throws knees to the body.
#BC2#
Martinez Jr breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Martinez Jr tries to keep at a distance but Woods has taken the fight into the clinch.
Martinez Jr looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez Jr avoiding damage as Woods throws knees to the body.
#BC2#
Martinez Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Woods shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Woods showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Woods wanted to stand there but Martinez Jr had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Woods trying to control the position from guard on top but Martinez Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Woods slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Martinez Jr is trying to keep Woods in close.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Woods wants to control from the top but Martinez Jr keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A looping hook to the body misses from Woods. Martinez Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Woods scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Martinez Jr moves out of range of the body kick.#TD#
Woods darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Woods wants to stand up but Martinez Jr has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Woods throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Woods thows a huge punch but Martinez Jr dodges it nicely.
Woods is trying to control the action in half guard but Martinez Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Woods is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Woods passes into side control, despite Martinez Jr's attempt to control the position.
Martinez Jr is trying to improve his position.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Martinez Jr wants to control but Woods postures up.
Woods advances to full mount.
Woods tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Woods swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Martinez Jr is now in Woods's guard. A big mistake from Woods there, giving up the dominant position!
Martinez Jr passes Woods's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Martinez Jr wants to stand up but Woods is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rhys Woods dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Woods dives in and grabs Martinez Jr's left leg, looking for a takedown. Martinez Jr pushes down on Woods's head and hops out.
Martinez Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Woods circles away.
#CL2#
Martinez Jr has closed the distance and engaged Woods in a clinch.
Woods tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Martinez Jr is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Woods struggles to land a body shot inside as Martinez Jr controls his hands.
Woods drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Martinez Jr gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Woods.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Martinez Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Martinez Jr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Woods checks it well.
Woods keeps the fight on the outside.
Woods attempts a counter takedown but Martinez Jr avoids it well and moves away.#T1##TD#
Woods closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Woods advances to mount.
Martinez Jr has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Woods's lack of action.
Martinez Jr wants to get back to his feet.
Martinez Jr trying to hold on to Woods's head to control him but Woods postures up.
#SUB2#
Martinez Jr actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Woods wants to stand up but Martinez Jr has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Martinez Jr is trying to maintain the position but Woods is very close to passing his half guard.
Woods trying to control the action but Martinez Jr is working from the bottom.
Martinez Jr is concentrating on defense, preventing Woods from advancing position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Martinez Jr is looking to escape.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Woods misses with a head kick.
Woods stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Woods wants it to stay on the feet.
Martinez Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Martinez Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Woods.#CL2#
Martinez Jr clinches up with Woods and pushes him back against the cage.
Martinez Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Martinez Jr misses with a body punch.
Woods is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Martinez Jr gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rhys Woods. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martinez Jr is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Woods to keep the fight standing.
Woods managing to block the knees to the body from Martinez Jr.
Woods is pressed up against the cage. Martinez Jr has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Woods down to the mat. Woods avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T4#
Woods fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Martinez Jr avoids it really well and circles away.
Rhys Woods is winning the standup battle so far.
Woods throws a sloppy head kick and Martinez Jr moves out of range easily.
Woods moves in looking to clinch but Martinez Jr pushes him off.
Woods stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Woods feints and as Martinez Jr raises his hands in defense, Woods changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Woods cracks Martinez Jr with a solid left hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Woods looking to pass the guard.
Woods won't allow Martinez Jr to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rhys Woods.
I think Woods has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rhys Woods!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Wharerau closes the distance looking to clinch
and Martinez Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
Wharerau shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Martinez Jr's guard.
Wharerau preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Martinez Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wharerau is aware though and is defending well.
Wharerau advances position into side control!
Wharerau wants to control but Martinez Jr is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wharerau is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Martinez Jr will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Wharerau wants to lay and pray for a moment but Martinez Jr keeps working. #T1#
Martinez Jr is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Wharerau off and has taken his back!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Wharerau manages to reverse the position and now he's in Martinez Jr's guard. Nice work there by Wharerau.
Wharerau trying to control but Martinez Jr is working from the bottom.
Wharerau is stalling in the full guard.
Wharerau wants to pass the guard but Martinez Jr is keeping the position.#T2#
Wharerau postures up in Martinez Jr's guard and throws a big left but Martinez Jr blocks it.
Wharerau would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Martinez Jr can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wharerau controls the pace.#T3#
Martinez Jr trying to control the position.
Wharerau looking to sit in guard and control but Martinez Jr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Martinez Jr preventing the sweep.
Wharerau avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wharerau keeping moving, preventing Martinez Jr from controlling successfully.
Wharerau looking for a sweep. Not yet Wharerau, not yet. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Wharerau throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wharerau looking to control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Wharerau trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Martinez Jr closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wharerau circles away.
Wharerau shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Martinez Jr but Martinez Jr pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Martinez Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Martinez Jr appears to be looking for a big counter.
Martinez Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wharerau shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Martinez Jr as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Javier Martinez Jr will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Wharerau or perhaps it was just good defense by Martinez Jr, which made it look bad.
Martinez Jr tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Wharerau manages to circle out of the way.
Wharerau misses with a double jab.
Wharerau shoots in looking for a takedown. Martinez Jr tries to sprawl out of it but Wharerau keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Martinez Jr manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Wharerau looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez Jr punching from the bottom.
Martinez Jr trying to control from the bottom.
#T1#
Martinez Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
Wharerau not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Eruera Wharerau has got the better of the ground game so far.
Martinez Jr is looking for a sweep. Wharerau is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wharerau is keen to just control but Martinez Jr is a slippery customer.
Wharerau not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB2#
Wharerau seems to be looking for submissions.
Wharerau performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Wharerau is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#CL#
Martinez Jr drives through and clinches with Wharerau against the cage.
Wharerau is looking for a takedown.
Javier Martinez Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eruera Wharerau.
Martinez Jr tries to pull guard but Wharerau forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Wharerau is trying to drag Martinez Jr to the mat but Martinez Jr just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Wharerau looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Martinez Jr breaks from the clinch.
Martinez Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wharerau appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Wharerau throws a sloppy head kick and Martinez Jr moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Wharerau feints and as Martinez Jr raises his hands in defense, Wharerau changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wharerau in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wharerau trying to control the position from guard on top but Martinez Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wharerau is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Martinez Jr working a defensive guard here.
Wharerau showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Wharerau trying to control the position from guard on top but Martinez Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Wharerau is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wharerau wants to stand and escape but instead Martinez Jr has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Martinez Jr has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wharerau is trying to hold Martinez Jr in close to prevent damage but Martinez Jr has managed to pass into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wharerau has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Martinez Jr is working away from the top position though.
Martinez Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wharerau keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Eruera Wharerau will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Wharerau will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL#
Martinez Jr has closed the distance and engaged Wharerau in a clinch.
Martinez Jr misses with a knee to the head.
Wharerau taking a breather.
Martinez Jr will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Wharerau up against the cage.#TD#
Martinez Jr manages to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Wharerau stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL#
Martinez Jr takes the fight into the clinch.
Wharerau is working for takedown but Martinez Jr is calmly controlling the position for now.#T1#
Wharerau is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Wharerau is trying to maintain a safe position but Martinez Jr gets an underhook and turns Wharerau into the cage.
Wharerau is trying to force a seperation but Martinez Jr has the dominant position.
The referee calls for Martinez Jr to work.
Wharerau managing to block the knees to the body from Martinez Jr.
#BC#
Martinez Jr breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Martinez Jr closes the distance and pushes Wharerau back into the cage.#TD2#
Wharerau drags the fight down to the ground.
Wharerau preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Martinez Jr preventing the sweep. #T2#
Wharerau trying to control the position here.
Wharerau looking for a sweep. Not yet Wharerau, not yet. #SUB2#
Martinez Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wharerau pulls Martinez Jr in close to his closed guard and prevents Martinez Jr from doing any damage or advancing position.
Wharerau controls Martinez Jr momentarily but Martinez Jr frees himself. #T3#
Wharerau controlling Martinez Jr's posture. #SU#
Martinez Jr decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Wharerau throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Martinez Jr's waist but Martinez Jr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wharerau off to one side.
Javier Martinez Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eruera Wharerau.
Martinez Jr throws a shot to the body.
Wharerau gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Martinez Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wharerau takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Martinez Jr lands a jab-cross combination.
Martinez Jr changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wharerau tries to avoid it but Martinez Jr manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wharerau to the ground. Wharerau escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wharerau drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Martinez Jr defends it well.#CL2#
Wharerau moves into the clinch.#BC#
Martinez Jr manages to break the clinch.
Wharerau shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Martinez Jr as he jumps to the side.
Martinez Jr tries to clinch but Wharerau moves out of range.
Martinez Jr tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Wharerau counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Martinez Jr is trying to stand back up but Wharerau is controlling him
And that's the end of the fight!
Javier Martinez Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Martinez Jr has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Eruera Wharerau!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Davidsdottir looks to land a body kick but Martinez Jr moved away.
Martinez Jr throws a head kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Davidsdottir looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Martinez Jr forces Davidsdottir back against the cage and clinches.
Martinez Jr fails to pull guard.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC2#
Davidsdottir manages to break the clinch.
Davidsdottir looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Martinez Jr is fending him off so far but Davidsdottir persists. Nope, Martinez Jr circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez Jr looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Davidsdottir looks to land a combination but Martinez Jr avoids it well.
Martinez Jr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Davidsdottir is fending him off so far but Martinez Jr persists. Nope, Davidsdottir circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Javier Martinez Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davidsdottir is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Martinez Jr seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T1#
Davidsdottir tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Martinez Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Davidsdottir misses with a straight right.
Davidsdottir blocks a low kick nicely.#CL#
Martinez Jr clinches up with Davidsdottir and pushes him back against the cage.
Davidsdottir tries to pull guard but Martinez Jr won't allow it.
Davidsdottir tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Martinez Jr just stands there and leans against the cage.
Davidsdottir is looking to break free of the clinch but Martinez Jr has double underhooks.
Davidsdottir is trying to pull guard but Martinez Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Davidsdottir fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Martinez Jr is pushing Davidsdottir up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #TD2#
Davidsdottir pulls Martinez Jr into guard.
Martinez Jr has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
Davidsdottir is pulling down on Martinez Jr's head to control his posture.
Martinez Jr wanted to stand there but Davidsdottir had control of the position.
Martinez Jr looking to sit in guard and control but Davidsdottir gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Davidsdottir not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Martinez Jr controls Davidsdottir momentarily but Davidsdottir frees himself.
Davidsdottir wanted to stand there but Martinez Jr had control of the position.
Martinez Jr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Davidsdottir on the ground.#T3#
Davidsdottir not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Martinez Jr trying to control the position.
Davidsdottir wants to control from the top but Martinez Jr keeps moving.
Davidsdottir won't allow Martinez Jr to sweep him here.
Davidsdottir is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Davidsdottir stuffs the takedown attempt from Martinez Jr. Martinez Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Davidsdottir.
#CL2#
Davidsdottir gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Davidsdottir looking to throw knees to the head but Martinez Jr is blocking nicely.
Martinez Jr is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Martinez Jr changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Davidsdottir fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Davidsdottir with a poor takedown
and Martinez Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Martinez Jr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brynjolfur Davidsdottir dominated that round.
That's time! Martinez Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Martinez Jr closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Davidsdottir counter with a right hand.
Nice sprawl there from Martinez Jr as Davidsdottir shoots in.
Martinez Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Davidsdottir.
Martinez Jr lands a jab-cross combination.
Davidsdottir is looking to clinch but Martinez Jr is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez Jr is looking to score with low kicks.
Martinez Jr shoots in looking for a takedown. Davidsdottir tries to sprawl out of it but Martinez Jr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Davidsdottir manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Martinez Jr shoots in looking for a takedown. Davidsdottir tries to sprawl out of it but Martinez Jr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Davidsdottir manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Davidsdottir unleashes a big counter combination but Martinez Jr bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Davidsdottir pushes Martinez Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Davidsdottir wants to get back to striking at distance but Martinez Jr won't allow it.
#TD2#
Davidsdottir jumps guard and drags Martinez Jr to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Davidsdottir working for a triangle but Martinez Jr defends it easily.
Martinez Jr trying to control but Davidsdottir is working from the bottom. #T2#
Martinez Jr is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Davidsdottir is pulling down on Martinez Jr's head to control his posture.
Davidsdottir keeping moving, preventing Martinez Jr from controlling successfully.
Davidsdottir has Martinez Jr pulled in close to control his posture. #T3#
Martinez Jr wants to stand but Davidsdottir has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Martinez Jr leaves Davidsdottir with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Martinez Jr tries to score a power double leg takedown but Davidsdottir sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Martinez Jr somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Javier Martinez Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Martinez Jr moves into the clinch successfully.
Davidsdottir wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Davidsdottir tries to pull guard but Martinez Jr forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Davidsdottir drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Martinez Jr gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Martinez Jr wants a takedown but no success here.
Martinez Jr is trying to break free.
Martinez Jr tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Davidsdottir smiles and moves away.
Davidsdottir tries for a takedown but Martinez Jr circles away easily
and Martinez Jr counters with a nice body shot.
Davidsdottir fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Martinez Jr is out of range.
Davidsdottir tries to clinch but Martinez Jr moves out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Martinez Jr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Martinez Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Javier Martinez Jr will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Martinez Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Martinez Jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Martinez Jr is trying to maintain a safe position but Davidsdottir gets an underhook and turns Martinez Jr into the cage.#BC#
Martinez Jr breaks the clinch.
Davidsdottir shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Martinez Jr as he jumps to the side.
Martinez Jr cracks Davidsdottir with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Martinez Jr pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Davidsdottir back to the cage. Martinez Jr follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davidsdottir tries to close the distance and clinch but Martinez Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Martinez Jr shoots in looking for a takedown. Davidsdottir tries to sprawl out of it but Martinez Jr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Davidsdottir manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Martinez Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Davidsdottir steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Martinez Jr.
Martinez Jr shoots in for a takedown but Davidsdottir shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Martinez Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Davidsdottir fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Martinez Jr shoots for a double leg takedown but Davidsdottir sprawls well. He's pushed Martinez Jr's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Javier Martinez Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Martinez Jr.
Martinez Jr fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
As Martinez Jr backs off Davidsdottir throws a huge counter combo but Martinez Jr manages to avoid it all.
Martinez Jr keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Davidsdottir fails with the takedown.#T2#
Davidsdottir will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Martinez Jr is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Davidsdottir.
Davidsdottir works over Martinez Jr's head and body with a nice combination.
Davidsdottir dives in for a single leg takedown but Martinez Jr sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
Davidsdottir drives through and clinches with Martinez Jr against the cage.
Martinez Jr tries to pull guard but Davidsdottir holds him up against the cage and eventually Martinez Jr drops back down to his feet.
Davidsdottir is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Martinez Jr to keep the fight standing.
Martinez Jr tries to pull guard but Davidsdottir forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Martinez Jr manages to break the clinch.
Davidsdottir takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3#
Davidsdottir tries to clinch but Martinez Jr moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Davidsdottir checks a leg kick.
Davidsdottir stuffs the takedown attempt from Martinez Jr. Martinez Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
As Martinez Jr backs off Davidsdottir throws a huge counter combo but Martinez Jr manages to avoid it all.
Javier Martinez Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Davidsdottir misses with a wild combination.
Davidsdottir tries to score a power double leg takedown but Martinez Jr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Davidsdottir somewhat.
Davidsdottir throws a right hand that Martinez Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Martinez Jr also avoids with ease.
Davidsdottir shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Martinez Jr as he jumps to the side. #T4#
Martinez Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Davidsdottir wants to counter the offense by Martinez Jr and move into the clinch position.#CL#
Martinez Jr has closed the distance and engaged Davidsdottir in a clinch.
#TD2#
Davidsdottir has picked Martinez Jr up - he's going for a ride! Davidsdottir dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Davidsdottir is taking a breather. Martinez Jr says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Davidsdottir looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Well, if Davidsdottir is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Davidsdottir trying to mount his opponent but Martinez Jr defends it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Javier Martinez Jr.
I think Martinez Jr has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Brynjolfur Davidsdottir!
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